Holidays
What is “White Day” in Japan? Bonus: When is it?
The day when guys give “return” presents to girls after Valentine’s Day. March 14.
What does “tamago” mean?
Egg
How many writing systems are used in Japanese?
3: Kanji, Katakana, and Hiragana
What is the most popular anime right now?
Demon Slayer
What are popular convenience stores in Japan?
Lawson, 7/11, and FamilyMart
What does “matsuri” mean in Japanese?
Festival
Japanese hot rice wine is called…
Sake
How popular is the Japanese language? (rank it in comparison to the world)
It’s the 13th most spoken language in the world.
What is the name of the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, located in Tokyo?
Shibuya Crossing
What’s the difference between a kimono and a yukata?
A kimono is for more formal occasions and usually worn in the colder seasons while a yukata is a lighter version usually worn to festivals in the hotter seasons.
What food is commonly eaten on Christmas in Japan?
KFC
How is sushi different from sashimi?
Sashimi is just raw fish while sushi is over rice.
What phrase do store employees use to greet customers?
Irasshaimase
What is the most watched anime of all time?
Dragon Ball Z
Around how many vending machines are in Japan (give ratio vending machine: people)
1:24
When is Golden Week celebrated in Japan?
April 29 - May 5
“Maguro” is sushi made from which fish?
Tuna
How does Japanese sentence structure differ from English?
Instead of subject-verb-object (I write words) it’s subject-object-verb (I words write)
What is the most popular makeup brand in Japan?
Shiseido
How many islands does Japan consist of?
6852 islands
When is Marine Day in Japan? (海)
Third Monday of July (this year was July 17th)
In English, “gobo” is…
Burdock root
How do you say plurals in Japanese?
There are no plurals
Which Japanese art form involves the intricate arrangement of flowers?
Ikebana
What was the strongest clan in Japan around 500 AD?
Yamato